Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our business
We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000 employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our purpose in action
Continuous improvement and innovation are part of our DNA
Innovation
The need for innovation is greater than ever
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Nature solutions
Our nature-based solutions projects complement the work we're doing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Enabling ESG transparency
Our START™ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of Rio Tinto materials.
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
Reports 2024
Download our 2024 suite of reports, including our 2024 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, detailing $8.4 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year
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Things You Can't Live Without
Our podcast discussing what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on
Refuelling the mining industry
How can we power the world’s biggest machines with new fuel solutions?
Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
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Graduates and students
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it
Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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In Labrador City and Sept-Iles, we take part in a number of community forums, taskforces and planning meetings to discuss issues of mutual concern and align with changing priorities in the 2 regions where we are located. This is an important part of securing our license to operate and contributing to sustainable regional economic development.
We are proud to be able to work alongside more than 50 community partners in Labrador City and Sept-Iles through our Community Investment Program that provides support for 3 projects:
Together We Care sponsors community groups for projects that relate to health and wellbeing, safety and environment, innovation and technology, inclusion and diversity and education.
IOC employees who volunteer a minimum of 50 hours per year with Dollars for Doers are eligible to apply for grants to non-profit/charitable organisations that align with IOC’s mission and values.
Team IOC supports sporting groups that our employees take part in, providing financial and in-kind support.
At IOC we are committed to working with local and Indigenous businesses who meet our supplier requirements and health, safety, environment and community (HSEC) standards.
IOC works with our Indigenous partners to improve cultural understanding and increase inclusion and diversity, with initiatives such as our partnership in developing an online indigenous cultural awareness training package. We also engage, consult with and participate in events with Indigenous Peoples on an ongoing basis including Indigenous groups in Labrador and Quebec:
Agreements in Labrador recognise the interests of Indigenous Peoples and also provide monetary and non-monetary intergenerational benefits. They also allow us to secure our ongoing operations and the expansion of our business. In 2014, IOC and the Innu Nation of Labrador achieved an important milestone in the signing of a “Life-of-mine” agreement, representing our commitment to developing valuable and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous partners. Through the agreement, the Innu Nation supports IOC’s activities and aligns with our values as a company and community engagement philosophy, while IOC commits to improving access to benefits for the Innu Nation through training, education, employment, business opportunities and other benefits. Also in 2014, IOC also signed an agreement with the NunatuKavut Community Council to support business, education, training and employment benefits as well as the opening of the Indigenous Service Centre in Labrador West in March 2015.